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Our interactive "College to Career Etiquette" intensive teaches students essential professional polish, dining protocol, and networking skills to bridge the gap between campus life and the corporate world.
Professional Presence & Networking First Impressions:
Master the power of the non-verbal handshake, eye contact, and upright posture. The "Elevator Pitch": Develop and practice a 30-second introduction for career fairs and interviews. Mingle with
Confidence:
Learn the art of small talk, breaking into conversational circles, and navigating industry mixers.
Corporate & Digital Etiquette Email & Tech Polish:
Write effective, professional emails to professors and recruiters. Navigate the do's and don'ts of virtual meetings and social media. Campus to
Cubicle:
Understand the unwritten rules of the workplace, respecting boundaries, and time management.
Office & Meeting Behavior:
Learn when to take the lead in discussions, how to dress for interviews, and how to deal with conflicts gracefully.
Demystify the "B-M-W" (Bread, Meal, Water) setup, proper glassware, and navigating complex place settings. The Art of the
Meal:
Practice proper posture, how to pass on food, and techniques for eating difficult foods gracefully.
Dining Interview Basics:
Learn how to converse comfortably with superiors during a multi-course business luncheon without letting your table manners slip.
Professional Dress:
Understanding the nuances of "business formal," "business casual," and "smart casual" attire for fine dining, interviews and corporate events. (The Etiquette Final Dinner) On the last day of the class, we will have a formal dinner to show in real time what the students have learned.
Learning Outcomes:
Professional Presence & Networking Craft and Deliver an
Impactful Pitch:
Construct and confidently deliver a compelling 30-second "elevator pitch" tailored for recruiters, career fairs, and networking events.
Navigate Social-Professional Settings:
Initiate, maintain, and gracefully exit professional conversations with industry peers and executives.
Command Non-Verbal Communication:
Apply body language techniques—including a firm handshake, steady eye contact, and open posture—to project confidence and competence.
Corporate & Digital Communication Produce Executive-Ready Written Correspondence:
Write clear, concise, and professional emails that respect corporate hierarchy and prompt timely responses. Maintain a
Professional Digital Footprint:
Manage personal social media profiles to protect their professional reputation and adhere to virtual meeting etiquette. Adapt to
Workplace Culture:
Recognize and respect corporate boundaries, office politics, and unwritten workplace norms to minimize onboarding friction.
Business Dining & Social Protocol Decode Formal Place Settings:
Correctly identify and use multi-course tableware, glassware, and utensils without hesitation during a business meal.
Manage Dinner-Interview Logistics:
Balance the mechanics of dining with active listening and articulate communication during high-stakes interview luncheons and dinners.
Handle Social Mishaps Gracefully:
Employ recovery strategies for common dining and social blunders to maintain professionalism under pressure.
Program Details:
Max Students:
30
Ages:
17-20
Class Dates & Times:
August 6: 10am•2pm and August 7: 12pm•2pm (The Etiquette Final Dinner)
Program Location:
NOVA Community Campus:
2645 College Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191
Equipment & Materials:
Students will have access to laptops. NOVA will cater the food for the final etiquette dinner. We will provide practice plates, cups, utensils and all other materials needed for the class.
